A Conversation with Rejina Pyo

A Conversation with Rejina Pyo

In our latest FRANK conversation we had the pleasure of chatting to Korean fashion designer and artist Rejina Pyo, the founder of her eponymous brand which has become known for its timeless, elegant signature and playful spirit. Rejina mused on power women in the 80s, gelato hues and the hunger that lingers behind her work.

 

 

Is there a particular era or place you wish you could have worked in?

The 1980s, particularly the idea of power women during that period. There was a clarity in how women expressed strength…through structure, scale, and presence.

 

 

What’s an unusual source of inspiration that has found its way into your work?

Gelato colours, I always find inspiration in the bold unexpected colour combinations of a gelateria.

 

 

 Share a song that you listen to when feeling creatively challenged?

Meditation tracks. I prefer something minimal and grounding. It helps clear mental noise and allows ideas to emerge more intuitively.

 

 

What’s the ghost in your work—the thing that lingers but isn’t obvious?

Hunger. A quiet sense of wanting, to learn, to refine, to push further. It’s an internal drive that sits beneath the work.

 

 

What’s the question you wish people would ask about your work but never do?

I wish people asked more about the personal memories behind the work. Many ideas begin from something intimate or lived, even if that origin isn’t blatantly obvious.

 

What’s your favorite piece from the Lemon collection and why?

Florens Wall Sconce

I’m always drawn to lighting because it shapes how a space feels rather than just how it looks. This piece feels timeless but still very modern.

Photography Courtesy of 
- Tim Salisbury
- Genevieve Lutkin 
- Inge Prins
 
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